Best Online Education Programs in Orangeburg, SC (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Orangeburg, South Carolina has 1 accredited school offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $11,060 to $29,957 per year for indexed programs. Orangeburg has a population of about 13,189. Median household income is $33,066 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Carolina, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $102,440 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Orangeburg

The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Orangeburg. Distances are calculated from Orangeburg city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
Average net price (lower is better) 20%
Retention rate 15%
Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Orangeburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Published tuition$11,060 - $29,957

Online programsYes

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina education page.

Education Wages Near Orangeburg

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (South Carolina, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher	$62,580
Elementary School Teacher	$60,820
Middle School Teacher	$60,810
Education Teacher, Postsecondary	$66,690
Education Administrator, K-12	$102,440
Education Administrator, Postsecondary	$95,570
Tutor	$33,220
Educational and Career Counselor	$60,340

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Orangeburg at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	13,189	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$33,066	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	27.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Orangeburg County	718 workers, 22 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Orangeburg-Area Cities With Education Programs

Columbia, SC – 37.6 mi away (571,249 pop)
Lexington, SC – 39.8 mi away (20,988 pop)
Sumter, SC – 41.2 mi away (73,468 pop)
Aiken, SC – 49.6 mi away (30,937 pop)
Summerville, SC – 52.2 mi away (49,323 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Orangeburg, SC?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering education programs near Orangeburg. The closest is South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Carolina State University (1.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles in South Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in South Carolina are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($102,440), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($95,570), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($66,690). Wages for Orangeburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbia instead of Orangeburg?

Columbia, SC is 37.6 miles from Orangeburg and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Orangeburg an affordable place to study education?

Orangeburg’s median household income of $33,066 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orangeburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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